Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232205
When Woods Canyon Lake Group reopens
Woods Canyon Lake Group's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
4
Openings · last 90 days
4
Only 4 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 11, 2026 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 24 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 11, 2026): 9 open for online reservation · 15 reserved.
Where the open windows are
62.5% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 9 of 24 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 11, 2026Not open online62.5%
Open site-nights9 / 24
Reserved (of online inventory)15 / 24
Weekday openings6
Weekend openings3
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 6 fall on weekdays and 3 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 8 of 11 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 1 site| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Availability
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 1 | 9 |
This site currently has 9 site-nights available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateWed · Sep 30
Next open weekendFri · Oct 9
The next bookable night is Sep 30; the first open weekend starts Oct 9. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
9 open site-nights across 1 site at Woods Canyon Lake Group, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 2 2-night, 1 3-night, 1 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 30 at site 1.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 99 ft. 1 site takes 25 ft, 1 site takes 35 ft, 1 site takes 40 ft.
All 1 site with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 99 ft | None | 9 | 7 nights | Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11 |
About Woods Canyon Lake Group
Overview
Woods Canyon Lake Group Area is located in north central Arizona near the community of Forest Lakes. The camp is adjacent to popular Woods Canyon Lake and situated in thick pine forests, providing a great getaway for large groups of up to 100 people. It offers plenty of activities for anglers, boaters, hikers, families and photographers.
Recreation
Woods Canyon Lake is one of seven lakes in the Rim Lakes Recreation Area, and one of the most visited. Trout fishing (both lake and stream) is a favorite pastime. Woods Canyon Lake only allows electric boat motors. Two other lakes are within a short drive.
The Rim Lakes Vista Trail, less than a mile from the campground, and others in the area lead to spectacular views of the Mogollon Rim. An easy hiking trail meanders around the lake, and the paved roads in the recreation area make for great afternoon bike rides.
Families might also enjoy attending educational programs given by Forest Service rangers on the weekends.
Facilities
The group camping area is primitive but convenient to the lake. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. The facility can comfortably accommodate 70 people, though the maximum is 100.
Natural Features
Woods Canyon Lake is surrounded by a dense forest of pine, fir, oak and aspen, and sits at an elevation of 7,000 feet. Hikers who venture onto nearby trails are afforded expansive views of the land beneath the Mogollon Rim. The Mogollon Rim, pronounced by locals as "muggy-own," is a 200-mile long cliff in northern Arizona that ranges between 5,000 and 7,000 feet in elevation and serves as the geographical dividing line between the cool high country above and the hot, dry desert below.
Summer temperatures can be very pleasant because of the elevation. However, the rainy season often brings afternoon thunderstorms from late June through August. Visitors should come prepared for rain and cool nighttime temperatures.
Wildlife viewing includes birds, squirrels, deer and elk. Deer, skunks and bears are common campground visitors.
Nearby Attractions
The nearest full service community is Payson, Arizona, 35 miles west on Highway 260.
Visitors can explore endless vistas and take part in many outdoor activities in the surrounding Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, which encompasses 2 million acres of magnificent mountain country in east-central Arizona and New Mexico.
1 monitored siteRVs up to 99 ftNo hookups1 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 96
Getting there
From Payson, Arizona, take Highway 260 northeast from Payson toward Heber. Turn left (west) onto Forest Road 300 and follow for 3 miles. Turn right at Woods Canyon Lake Road and travel 0.75 miles to the campground on the right side of the road.
Apache-Sitgreaves, AZ
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Woods Canyon Lake Group?
Reservations for Woods Canyon Lake Group are made through Recreation.gov. 9 of 24 tracked site-nights are currently open (37.5%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 4 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Woods Canyon Lake Group?
Campsite Sniper detected 4 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Woods Canyon Lake Group?
1 three-night opening is showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Oct 5 at site 1. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Woods Canyon Lake Group fit a 35-foot RV?
1 of the 1 site that support RV analysis has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 99 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Woods Canyon Lake Group?
October 2026, with 8 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 11.
When is the next open date at Woods Canyon Lake Group?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Wed, Sep 30 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Oct 9. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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